LFT
Lafayette
United States
15,036 km
9,343 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
15,036 km
9,343 mi / 8,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

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LFT SGN
Airport Name Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LFT SGN
ICAO Code KLFT VVTS
City Lafayette Ho Chi Minh City
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 42 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -91.990000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lafayette (LFT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 15,036 kilometers (9,343 miles / 8,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in Lafayette, it's 04:05 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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